Description of new Dryocoetes (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) species from Afghanistan and Northern India and redescription of Scolytoplatypus kunala Strohm
2010
New Bark Beetle Species from Afghanistan and Northern India
Sample size: 5
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): M.Y. Mandelshtam, A.V. Petrov
Primary Institution: Moscow State Forest University
Hypothesis
A new species of bark beetle, Dryocoetes brownei, is described, and Scolytoplatypus kunala is redescribed.
Conclusion
The study identifies a new species of bark beetle and clarifies the taxonomy of Scolytoplatypus kunala.
Supporting Evidence
- A new species, Dryocoetes brownei, was discovered in Northern India and Afghanistan.
- Scolytoplatypus kunala was previously known only from a female holotype and is now redescribed.
- The geographical range of Scolytoplatypus kunala is extended to include Western Himalaya.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of bark beetle in India and Afghanistan, and they also updated the information about another beetle species.
Methodology
The study involved examining specimens from various collections and comparing them to existing species descriptions.
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